PHOTO GALLERY: First look at Jaylin Williams as a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder
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Arkansas forward Jaylin Williams became the third player in the Eric Musselman era to be selected in the NBA Draft last Thursday when he was selected 34th overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
“He’s going to be a great fit with the Thunder. He is a player that should be able to come in right away and contribute due to his high basketball I.Q., his ability to rebound and his play on dribble-handoffs,” said Musselman following Williams’ selection. “Our staff is extremely happy for Jaylin and his family.”
Williams has been a valuable member of Razorbacks Basketball over the last two seasons. In 63 career games at Arkansas, Williams has scored 499 points, pulled down 485 rebounds, and has a free throw percentage of 0.731.
During his sophomore campaign in 2021-22, Williams scored 10.9 points per game to go along with 9.83 rebounds per game for head coach Eric Musselman’s squad that ended their season in the Elite 8 for the second straight season.
Jun 25, 2022; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams poses with his jersey and general manager Sam Presti following an introductory press conference at Clara Luper Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 25, 2022; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams, left, and guard Jalen Williams, center, laugh when asked if they chose similar numbers because of similar names while at a introductory press confrence at Clara Luper Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 25, 2022; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams, left, and guard Jalen Williams, center, laugh when asked if they chose similar numbers because of similar names while at a introductory press confrence at Clara Luper Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 25, 2022; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder new draft players from left to right, forward Jaylin Williams, guard Jalen Williams, forward Ousmane Dieng, forward Chet Holmgren, and executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti answer media questions at an introductory press conference at Clara Luper Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Thunder draft picks Jaylin Williams, left, Jalen Williams and Ousmane Dieng look at their jerseys during a press conference Saturday at the Clara Luper Center. jenni jump 2
Jun 25, 2022; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder introduced their new players forward Jaylin Williams (left) and guard Jalen Williams (second from left) and forward Ousmane Dieng (middle) and forward Chet Holmgren (second from right) along side general manager Sam Presti (right) at a press conference at Clara Luper Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
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